Marta Kostyuk crashes out of Wuhan Open, WTA Finals hopes dwindle

Inquirer.net - Oct 13, 2026

WUHAN–Marta Kostyuk’s chances of qualifying for a maiden WTA Finals dwindled on Tuesday as the world No. 10 crashed out of the second round 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to Maria Sakkari in the Wuhan Open. Kostyuk is in the running for one of the two remaining qualification spots in the eight-player field at next month’s season

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